The Temple of Babalon is the Foundation Temple of Ordo Astri, an Independent Thelemic magical Order based in the UK. The Temple of Babalon website is here to provide audio podcasts for those with a serious interest in Thelema, Hermetic and magical philosophy, practical magick, mysticism, and the occult.

Friday, 17 June 2016

Temple of Babalon Podcast, Episode 11: Thelema: Romance of the Magical Orders. "What is a valid magical Order?” “What is Thelema?” These are frequently asked questions. As there seems to be so much doubt and confusion around Thelemic magical Orders, Oliver St. John takes the bold step of defining what constitutes “validity” in so far as that can be ascertained. He also provide an in-depth examination of what Thelema really is, as opposed to what is commonly believed about it. There will be a discussion of the Rosicrucian ideal, the magical philosophy and cosmology of Thelema, and the Magisterium, in other terms, the secret rites of Initiation.

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The man who writes books on a Thelema that no beast shall divine. Founding member of Ordo Astri, Thelemic Magical Collegium. Member of Ordo Typhonis since 2000 e.v. More articles and essays are posted at Ordo Astri and Tantrika Books.

Thelemic Magical Collegium

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

The method of Initiation through keeping a record of personal work done has been operational for more than a century. Few persons possess the singular motivation, will and self-discipline required. Natural mystics, or those who have visionary or prophetic gifts, find their way to the O∴ A∴ when they feel the need to train psychic faculties that have been active in them since childhood. Sometimes such faculties are latent and begin to awaken when spiritual and magical work is fully engaged with on a daily basis. However, psychism can also be a bar to spiritual knowledge. It is better therefore not to place too much emphasis on the so-called magical powers. Those fitted for Initiation have rare qualities, including:

• The ability to work alone and in silence.• Single-minded determination.• The ability to practice economy of means, which is to conserve energy for the Great Work that in most human beings is expended in mundane aspirations and the pursuit of ordinary pleasures.